George Benson – Good King Bad (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1977

Good King Bad is an LP by George Benson from 1977 released on the CTI Records label.

About this album

Good King Bad shows George Benson at the point where jazz virtuosity met tighter funk and fusion structures. Issued in 1976, the album leans into sharp rhythms, electric textures and Benson’s fluent guitar lines, with the title track setting the tone for a set that balances melody and improvisation. Built for the post-bop era but aimed well beyond it, the record reflects the broader mid-’70s shift towards jazz-funk and contemporary crossover sounds. Benson’s playing is clean, rhythmic and effortless throughout, making the album one of the most approachable entries in his catalogue and a strong example of his crossover appeal.

Genre: Jazz